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Nixon Peabody LLP

Nixon Peabody LLP Enters Chicago; Highly-Regarded Group of Intellectual Property Lawyers Starts Chicago Office
Harry P. Trueheart, chairman of Nixon Peabody, said, “Nixon Peabody is delighted to welcome this very fine group of intellectual property attorneys to our firm. We will now have more than ninety attorneys and professionals in our technology and intellectual property practice across the U.S., placing Nixon Peabody among the top nationally ranked TIP legal practices in the country. They bring a team-oriented, client-friendly approach that is a great match with our culture.”

Richard D. Rochford, partner and leader of the Technology and Intellectual Property practice at Nixon Peabody, adds, “The firm’s entry into Chicago continues Nixon Peabody’s march to offer full-service, national capabilities in technology and intellectual property law, especially in key markets such as Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, and now Chicago. We are thrilled to add this well-regarded and dynamic group of attorneys to our intellectual property practice and to Nixon Peabody. The practice fit is tremendous; the group particularly enhances our national patent litigation team.”

The group of attorneys joining Nixon Peabody has an exceptional track record in patent litigation and leading capabilities in electrical, mechanical, and chemical technologies. The group also brings a strong and well-established trademark practice. Collectively, the attorneys offer a comprehensive range of capabilities and services that address the full scope of clients’ technology and intellectual property needs.

The attorneys joining Nixon Peabody in Chicago are:

* Daniel Burnham, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Janet Garetto, Partner, Intellectual Property
* John Gatz, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Russell Genet, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Paul Kitch, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Edward McCormack, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Justin Swindells, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Jodi Rosen Wine, Partner, Intellectual Property
* Stephen Rudisill, Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property
* Wayne Tang, Counsel, Intellectual Property
* Elizabeth Baio, Associate, Intellectual Property
* Mark Anderson, Associate, Intellectual Property
* Sorinel Cimpoes, Associate, Intellectual Property
* William Pegg, Associate, Intellectual Property
* Peter Prommer, Associate, Intellectual Property
* Josh Reed, Associate, Intellectual Property

In addition, Amy Sierocki joins Nixon Peabody’s Los Angeles office from Jenkens & Gilchrist as an associate in the Intellectual Property practice.

Stephen Rudisill, one of the partners joining Nixon Peabody, said, “We are excited to join Nixon Peabody. This firm’s commitment to excel in client service and teamwork, and its recognition as one of the country’s best places to work truly set it apart. We have many synergies, and we look forward to being an active part of growing the firm’s national presence.”

The Chicago office of Nixon Peabody will be located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, in the space formerly occupied by Jenkens & Gilchrist at 225 W. Washington Street.

03-22-2007

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

Bunge Limited Notes Offering
Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Bunge N.A. Finance L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited, of US$250 million of its 5.90% senior notes due 2017. The notes were guaranteed by Bunge Limited.

Bunge is the world’s leading oilseed processing company and the largest producer and supplier of fertilizers to farmers in Brazil.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Manuel Garciadiaz and associates Alain Kuyumjian and Tiago Peres. Partner William H. Weigel and associate Joanna Mork provided tax advice. Danielle Y. Eswar is the legal assistant. All members of the team work in the New York office.

03-22-2007

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Adds Director of Federal Health Policy
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC announced today the addition of veteran strategic planning and public policy advisor Martin A. Corry, who will serve as director of federal health policy in the firm's Washington, D.C., office. Before joining Buchanan, Corry was the special assistant to the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). His addition follows that of Bethany A. Noble and David A. Aimone, who joined the firm in January as director and assistant director of federal procurement, respectively.

According to Ron Platt, senior director of Government Relations at Buchanan, the creation of a federal health policy director position reflects the firm's commitment to further develop its significant health care practice.

"Marty's background as a leading advisor in the health care arena makes him a perfect fit for the position," Platt said.

Buchanan's understanding of the heavily regulated and evolving health care industry has developed from years of representing health care organizations and other clients in a multitude of legal and legislative matters. Corry will assist the firm's health care clients in matters pertaining to federal policy, strategic planning, financing, research, public opinion, consumer issues and quality.

In related news, Buchanan's Federal Government Relations practice recently appeared for the second consecutive year on The Influence 50, a list of lobby shops and law firms with the highest revenues from lobbying in 2006. The report was included in the March 12 issue of The Legal Times/Influence. Buchanan jumped this year to 16th among law firms, up from 22 last year, and 25th on the combined listing of law firms and lobbying firms, up from 49th in 2005.

03-22-2007

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Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P.

Perez, Stras and Muldowney Speak at Central Florida HR Seminar
Baker Hostetler was featured prominently at this year's legal seminar for the Central Florida Human Resource Association (CFHRA), the Orlando-area chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Orlando attorney Tico Perez was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Perez and former state representative Dick Batchelor spoke about recent developments in Washington and Tallahassee and their impact on HR professionals.

Washington, D.C., attorney Marcy Stras and Pat Muldowney (resident in the Orlando office), who is President-Elect of CFHRA this year, presented on immigration issues ranging from visas and I-9 forms to recent government initiatives on illegal immigration. The seminar was attended by approximately 90 HR professionals from a wide variety of companies in the area.

03-22-2007

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Andrews Kurth

Andrews Kurth Recognized for Project Finance Deal of the Year
Andrews Kurth has been selected by Euromoney's Project Finance magazine for the North American Refinancing Deal of the Year 2006 for the handling of the $2.15 billion bond offering for Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. project.

The team of lawyers on the deal include Tim Unger, Geoffrey Walker, Rob Taylor, Meredith Mouer, Sharon Ward, Courtney Cochran, Shahreen Rafique and Scott Olson.

This project is the largest high-yield project financing ever done for a single asset. The deal overcame construction risk, a limited history and no positive cash flows predicted until 2008. Credit Suisse led the deal, in which Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. placed $550 million of senior secured notes due 2013 and $1,482 million of senior secured notes due 2016. Proceeds were used to fund a reserve for scheduled interest payments, to retire $1.5 billion of Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. project debt, and, with other available funds, to retire Cheniere's existing restrictive $600 million Term B deal.

"Andrews Kurth takes real pride in helping secure such an outstanding refinancing for Cheniere," said Geoffrey Walker. "And our firm is particularly proud to be recognized by Project Finance magazine for what is arguably the most complex, and certainly the largest deal of this kind ever completed."

Andrews Kurth has been recognized by Project Finance magazine or its parent company, Euromoney, in recent years for the following achievements:

* 2005: Project Finance magazine's North American Oil & Gas Deal of the Year (Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. project financing )
* 2004: Ranked #9 among law firms in the Euromoney Institutional Investor First Quarter Project Finance Rankings
* 2003: Euromoney Legal Media Group's Expert Guide to the World's Leading Project Finance Lawyers recognized four Andrews Kurth lawyers for their excellence in the project finance industry
* 2002: Project Finance magazine's Latin American Petrochemical Deal of the Year (Atlas Methanol plant)
* 2001: Project Finance magazine's North American Deal of the Year (American National Power Funding I)
* 2000: Project Finance magazine's Latin American Oil & Gas Deal of the Year (Mega Liquified Natural Gas project)

03-22-2007

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Wood, Herron & Evans, L.L.P.

Kevin Kuehn and Mike Schenker join WH&E
Kevin E. Kuehn, an Associate and Michael H. Schenker, a registered Patent Agent, have joined WH&E.

Kevin E. Kuehn is involved in all phases of the firm's practice. His expertise is in the areas of materials and mechanical technologies. Admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2003, Mr. Kuehn is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Kuehn joined the firm in 2007. He graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering in 1992 from The Ohio State University, a M.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in 1995, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School in 2002. Prior to receiving his law degree, Kuehn worked as a process and development engineer at a glass company in Columbus, Ohio. He is an active member of the Ohio and Cincinnati Bar Associations, as well as the American Intellectual Property Law Association.

Michael H. Schenker is a registered Patent Agent and is involved in all phases of the firm's patent prosecution. Mr. Schenker's expertise is in the areas of mechanical and manufacturing technologies. Schenker became registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2006. He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1981 from The University of Connecticut. Schenker has 25 years experience as an engineer in the aircraft engine, appliance, steam turbine, machine tool, and automotive industries in large and small companies. His responsibilities ranged from new product development to quality control. Schenker is on the City of Montgomery's Environmental Advisory Commission and has a long time interest in issues surrounding energy production and consumption. He resides in Montgomery with his wife and two children.

03-22-2007

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Larson · King, LLP

Daugherty & Schooler on Trade Secrets in Minnesota Lawyer
Jennifer Daugherty and Dave Schooler’s article Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Mobile Workforce Era appeared in the In-House Counsel section of the March 12, 2007 issue of Minnesota Lawyer. The article discusses multiple safeguards, including hiring strategies and best practices after employment has terminated, to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information.

03-22-2007

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